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Tamil Nadu Scraps Parandur Airport Project

Parandur airport project dropped, Chennai airport to expand

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 24 August 2026 at 09:55 am
Tamil Nadu Scraps Parandur Airport Project

The Tamil Nadu government has officially cancelled the proposed Parandur airport project.

The decision to scrap the project has paved the way for the expansion of Chennai airport, which will now get a new terminal on its north-west side.

This expansion is expected to increase the airport's capacity to handle twenty million additional passengers annually.

The expansion of Chennai airport is a significant development for the city, which has been experiencing rapid growth in air traffic in recent years.

The Tamil Nadu government has also announced plans to expand the fareless travel scheme for women to all government buses in the state.

The government is currently considering new sites for airport development and is expected to finalize a location soon.

The cancellation of the Parandur airport project is a significant shift in the government's aviation policy, and the expansion of Chennai airport is expected to provide a major boost to the city's infrastructure.

The new terminal at Chennai airport will help to reduce congestion and improve the overall travel experience for passengers.

The expansion of the fareless travel scheme for women is also a significant development, as it will provide greater mobility and accessibility for women in the state.

In terms of the new airport site, the government is expected to consider factors such as land availability, connectivity, and environmental impact before making a final decision.

The development of a new airport site will provide a major boost to the state's economy and will help to establish Tamil Nadu as a major hub for aviation in the country.

The cancellation of the Parandur airport project and the expansion of Chennai airport are significant developments for the state, and will have a major impact on the city's infrastructure and economy in the coming years.

Frequently asked questions

Why was the Parandur airport project scrapped

The reason for scrapping the project was not specified, but the government has decided to focus on expanding Chennai airport instead.

What is the expected capacity of the new terminal at Chennai airport

The new terminal is expected to handle twenty million additional passengers annually.

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